CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Standard Meetings
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RESEARCH DAYS on hiatus-Covid19
The Chapter has and will sponsors monthly (except December) research days at three libraries in Los Angeles County when the libraries will reopen: Los Angeles FamilySearch Library in Los Angeles on the first Wednesday. •SCGS Library in Burbank on the third Tuesday. South Bay Family History Center in Torrance on the fourth Thursday except in November where it will be on the fifth Thursday 
Torrance Family History Center
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GENEALOGY GARAGE WORKSHOPS
The Chapter co-hosts the monthly Genealogy Garage workshop at the Richard Riordan Central Library in downtown Los Angeles on the morning of the third Saturday of the month (except December). 
GENERAL MEETINGS
The Chapter hosts a general meeting during the months of February, May, August, and December, unless otherwise announced. General meetings feature workshops or lectures, selected research materials, individual research opportunities, sharing of information, a family style no-host lunch, and sometimes an afternoon workshop. Due to Covid 19, will be presenting by Zoom or GoToMeeting. Individual assistance is available through our member volunteers as well as networking thru Zoom. When we are able to meet in person again we will have meetings from 10am-4pm at the SCGS Library in Burbank unless otherwise noted. 
Southern California Genealogical Society
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ANNUAL EVENTS
Every October the Chapter hosts an annual Viva la Familia celebration of our Hispanic heritage at a rotating historic site in Southern California.
Every December, join us for our annual Holiday Potluck and General meeting at our Burbank location.
We also participate in the annual Genealogical Jamboree sponsored by the Southern California Genealogical Society (SCGS), as well as other community events.
Check our Calendar of Events for specific information.
Every October the Chapter hosts an annual Viva la Familia celebration of our Hispanic heritage at a rotating historic site in Southern California.
Every December, join us for our annual Holiday Potluck and General meeting at our Burbank location.
We also participate in the annual Genealogical Jamboree sponsored by the Southern California Genealogical Society (SCGS), as well as other community events.
Check our Calendar of Events for specific information.
Meetings
Online Workshops
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 6:30pm-7:40pm
Hispanic Research with John Schmal
John Schmal will do a presentation/question period of about 70 minutes on what is available online for those who are new to researching. There will be handouts available. After the presentation, he will switch over to familysearch.org on his computer and assist viewers. Please have your questions, family trees, and any other pertinent information to assist John Schmal by sending your documents and questions to gshasocal@gmail.com. In the email subject line, write "Questions to John Schmal Hispanic Research February 17, 2021.
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Hispanic Research with John Schmal
John Schmal will do a presentation/question period of about 70 minutes on what is available online for those who are new to researching. There will be handouts available. After the presentation, he will switch over to familysearch.org on his computer and assist viewers. Please have your questions, family trees, and any other pertinent information to assist John Schmal by sending your documents and questions to gshasocal@gmail.com. In the email subject line, write "Questions to John Schmal Hispanic Research February 17, 2021.
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Saturday, February 20, 2021 11:00am-12:30pm
Genealogy Garage
Searching for Your African-American Homesteaders
Did you know land records can be a great way to find out information about your African-American ancestors? Genealogy researcher, author, and BlogTalkRadio-host Bernice Bennett will show us how to find these elusive U.S. land records, and she'll discuss the importance and history of tithe Homestead Act of 1862.
Genealogy Garage workshops are FREE and open to researchers at all levels of expertise.Held on the third Saturday of each month (except December), from 11 am-12:30 pm, whether you are a beginner or have been researching for years, here is an opportunity to “tune-up” your current research skills or learn something new about family history research. Genealogy Garage is designed to be interactive, so bring your questions!
Watch live on Facebook or YouTube. See flier.
Genealogy Garage is sponsored by GSHA-SC and SCGS
Genealogy Garage
Searching for Your African-American Homesteaders
Did you know land records can be a great way to find out information about your African-American ancestors? Genealogy researcher, author, and BlogTalkRadio-host Bernice Bennett will show us how to find these elusive U.S. land records, and she'll discuss the importance and history of tithe Homestead Act of 1862.
Genealogy Garage workshops are FREE and open to researchers at all levels of expertise.Held on the third Saturday of each month (except December), from 11 am-12:30 pm, whether you are a beginner or have been researching for years, here is an opportunity to “tune-up” your current research skills or learn something new about family history research. Genealogy Garage is designed to be interactive, so bring your questions!
Watch live on Facebook or YouTube. See flier.
Genealogy Garage is sponsored by GSHA-SC and SCGS
Sunday, February 28, 2021 2:00pm-4:00pm
Writers' Workshop
Free for GSHA-SC Members
If you are not a member, please click on the "Membership" tab and sign-up.
Zoom(RSVP to kscordova@aol.com for the link)
You can write. You can write. You can write.
Your descendants will thank you.
Flier
Writers' Workshop
Free for GSHA-SC Members
If you are not a member, please click on the "Membership" tab and sign-up.
Zoom(RSVP to kscordova@aol.com for the link)
You can write. You can write. You can write.
Your descendants will thank you.
Flier